きょうか
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する, transitive)
1. strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
That would mean ending up making the opponent stronger as a result.
2. reinforcement
Pitch accent
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Composed of
a little over; a little more than; strength; the strong; powerhouse; one of the biggest
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
Used in vocabulary (14 in total)
toughened glass; tempered glass
increased or beefed up security
strengthening of relations
functional enhancement
tightening of regulations
strengthening of a partnership (esp. between nations); reinforcing a collaborative relationship
exhibition game; training match
reinforcement learning
fibre-reinforced (plastic, concrete, etc.) (fiber)
expanding abroad; tapping overseas markets
enhanced interrogation (e.g. waterboarding as used by the CIA)
Examples (11 in total)
We are strengthening our vigilance.
Corporate governance and accountability are being strengthened.
We must beef up our organization.